I wonder if it was a woman or a man(gina) who first uttered those words, which would became a famous quote. I think the quote serves as a means for women as a collective whole to try and take some of the credit for man's accomplishments, because women have themselves never accomplished anything truly great. Do a little research on some of the "great men" in history, and you'll soon realise why the quote is something of a fallacy! Some of the most prominent philosophers, scientists and inventors in recorded history never married or fathered children, and are believed to have died virgins - men such as Immanuel Kant, Isaac Newton, Henry Cavendish, Ludwig van Beethoven, Nicola Tesla, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, to name a few. These men are widely considered to be some of the most influential people in the history of mankind, yet it is said that they formed no romantic relationships or attachments whatsoever. Nikola Tesla even credited his chastity as a key component of his inventive abilities. Maybe the secret to accomplishing wonders is to ignore women. It sure did work for these great men.

Ya more like 'some men have a good woman.' In my opinion a mother usually has a bigger impact on a man than the wife does. Leonardo Da Vinci, wasn't he a homosexual? Who was his woman the Mona Lisa? Clearly a real woman (not an average American one) you love can give you strength, especially if she mothered your child. The "never mess with a man who's got mouths to feed" sort of thing. But it's more a case of the woman fitting her gender role and giving the man strength as protector and provider. Any woman can accomplish her natural task of motivator and nurturer. It doesn't make her "great". Women are extremely average and easily replaceable in the lover role. But good mothers aren't that common and bad ones don't get the blame they deserve.

It's an age old quote. It rests on the fabric of the family unit & how back in the day it was considered honourable to cook, clean & care for your husband. Now a days the media promotes taking care of your household as unsavoury ... when really & truely cooking is essential for good nutrition & having healthy happy kids & cleaning is basicially being hygenic & sanitary.